pickpocket

noun

pick·​pock·​et ˈpik-ˌpä-kət How to pronounce pickpocket (audio)
: a thief who picks pockets

Examples of pickpocket in a Sentence

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The zippered pockets are the chef’s kiss for travelers, helping prevent pickpockets or loose items from falling out. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 On the day before their Madison Square Garden appearance, the sisters were taking in the sights of New York City, visiting everything from Times Square — where a pickpocket made off with Kendra’s phone — to Union Square. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024 These zipper locks add an extra level of difficulty in accessing your zippers, enough to disqualify you as an easy target for a quick pickpocket. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 Designed to thwart thieves and keep pickpockets at bay, this sleek leather bag has a slash-proof lining, combination lock and adjustable locking straps that securely wrap around you, restaurant tables, beach chairs or carts. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pickpocket 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pickpocket was in 1591

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“Pickpocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pickpocket. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pickpocket

noun
pick·​pock·​et ˈpik-ˌpäk-ət How to pronounce pickpocket (audio)
: a thief who steals from pockets and purses

Legal Definition

pickpocket

noun
pick·​pock·​et
: a thief who surreptitiously steals money or valuables from the pockets or person of an individual
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